During dinner, Lin Qiao told a few people about the Gucang, which woke everyone up, especially the second sister-in-law Gu.

A few days later, one night, Gucang, who stole the chicken and went home, fell off the ridge of the field. His nose was bruised and his face was swollen, and he soaked in cold water. Suddenly appeared and pestered him, causing him to fall into the ditch.

Since it was nonsense, no one would believe it, not to mention that it happened when he went to steal something, and everyone wished that he fell to his death.Only his mother went to the village head Gu crying and making a fuss, insisting that the village head Gu be the master for her son and find out the perpetrator.

The village head Gu was depressed because his third son died in battle, and he couldn't care about her at all, so he just threw her out and let her curse outside the yard without caring.

On the first day when Gu Ping came to Lin's house to work, Gu Hai also came along, insisting on kowtowing to Lin Qiao to thank him.Lin Qiao hurriedly stopped him, Gu Hai was someone he respected, how could he dare to accept such a big gift from him?

Lin Qiao asked Er Niu to serve tea, and they sat down and chatted.

Gu Hai said, "My father suffered from this blow, and his health is changing day by day. He has already reported to Lizheng, and he is unable to be the village chief anymore."

Lin Qiao asked, "Then who will succeed the village head?"

Gu Hai shook his head, "My father recommended me, but it still depends on Li Zheng."

Gu Hai is not bad, although he doesn't talk much, but his righteousness can calm people down.

Unexpectedly, in the afternoon, Li Zheng came to visit with a gift, which surprised Lin Qiao. He still met Li Zheng once when he was in Dahu, and he did not expect this old man to come to his house.

Li came here just for the selection of the village chief, and wanted to ask Lin Qiao what he meant.

Seeing that Lizheng had a lot of white beards and came all the way to ask for his opinion, Lin Qiao felt very sorry and asked Lizheng to sit up.

When Li Zheng met Hu Da on weekdays, he had to be respectful, not to mention Mr. Lin, who was often praised by the county magistrate Sun, he naturally didn't dare, and said politely, "You two sirs, you can't do it, it's a shame on the old man. ."

Lin Qiao respected the old man sincerely, not just pretending.Seeing that Lizheng was still giving way, Brother Zhuzi pressed Lizheng on the grand master's chair, and then stood behind Lin Qiao.

Li Zheng was not angry at being treated roughly by Brother Zhuzi, but stroked his beard in satisfaction.

Lin Qiao, "..."

Brother Zhuzi is so handsome!Li just happens to be putting on a show.

Er Niu brought tea, and Lin Qiao took two sips before saying, "I think Gu Hai is pretty good, he is upright and fair."

Li Zheng originally had the same idea, seeing that Lin Qiao agreed, so he stroked his beard and said, "Then Gu Hai."

The next village head of Qushui Village was decided in this way.

The barn has also been taught a lesson, and the village head of Qushui Village has also made a decision. Lin Qiao remembered what she had been thinking about these days, the poor son and daughter of the second sister-in-law Gu who was sold by the vicious uncle.

He is a modern person, how can he bear the separation of his family?Moreover, this second sister-in-law Gu worked diligently in his house, did her duty, and never cheated, played tricks, or talked too much.He is also willing to help such people.

He discussed it with Brother Zhuzi, then went to Gu Hai and Hu Da, and asked them to settle the matter, and he just paid the money.

With Hu Da's help, the second sister-in-law Gu's child was found very quickly, and she was not sold very far, and was still in Anyang County.It’s just that I spent more money when I redeemed it. At that time, I sold it for ten taels of silver, but now I bought it back for 30 taels of silver.

Lin Qiao didn't tell Second Aunt Gu about redeeming the child in advance, because she was afraid that no one would be found and her hope would come to nothing.

When Hu Da sent the two children back, the second sister-in-law Gu was drying salted fish and bacon in the small yard. When she saw the two children, she didn't recognize them.After all, I haven't seen him for more than two years, and the child is growing fast, so it's normal not to recognize him.

It was the older girl who recognized the second sister-in-law first, and burst into tears and threw herself into the arms of the second sister-in-law Gu to call her mother.

Only then did the second sister-in-law Gu know who the two children were, she immediately threw the salted fish in her hand, hugged the child, and cried her throat out.

Lin Qiao couldn't bear to see this, so she greeted Hu Da and a few yamen servants to drink tea in the inner courtyard.

In the evening, after the three of Lin Qiao finished their meal, the second sister-in-law Gu brought the three children over to thank her.

Seeing them kowtow on the ground as soon as they entered the door, especially the kitten, who was lying on the ground, Lin Qiao was so frightened that he quickly picked up the kitten, and asked Brother Zhuzi and Er Niu to help the others.

The second sister-in-law Gu refused to get up, she just cried out of breath.Lin Qiao had no choice but to say to Mrs. Liu, "Don't let the second sister-in-law and the others live in the old house, and take the three children to live in the outer courtyard! There is a heated kang there, which is warm. From now on, the two older children and the younger Like a cat, fifty cents a month."

After finishing speaking, he stuffed the kitten into Mrs. Liu's arms, took Brother Zhuzi's hand and ran to the east room.As a modern person, how could he stand the family's kneeling ceremony?

In November, it often rained lightly, and it was very cold. Lin Qiao didn't go out at all, but just stayed at home and taught Zhuzi how to write.

When Brother Zhuzi was an apprentice in a pharmacy, he learned some characters from his master, but he didn't know much, usually the names of medicinal materials.There are even fewer words that can be written.

Lin Qiao has been reading and practicing handwriting in his free time for the past few years, and he can write well, which is more than enough to teach brother Zhuzi.

Today, Lin Qiao was holding Brother Zhuzi's hand, teaching him to write with a stroke of a pen.

But the brother Zhuzi who was being taught had a "thumping" heart beating wildly, and he couldn't calm down at all.

Seeing him staring at her, Lin Qiao said helplessly, "Don't look at me, look at the paper and pen."

Brother Zhuzi was about to speak when Gu Ping shouted outside, "My lord, someone wants to see you."

"Who is it?" It's so cold, why don't you stay at home, what are you doing here?

Gu Ping replied, "She said she was the matchmaker Qiu from the town."

matchmaker?

Brother Zhuzi panicked, shook his hand, and knocked over the inkstone, making ink everywhere.

Seeing him wiping the table with his sleeve in a hurry, Lin Qiao was so distressed that he yelled to Gu Ping, "No, if these people come again in the future, I won't see them at all."

Gu Ping stepped back to deal with the matchmaker.Although Brother Zhuzi was relieved, he still said, "The matchmaker is the most talkative. If she doesn't see her, I'm afraid she will say Xiaobai is not good."

Seeing that he was still pretending, Lin Qiao smiled and said, "How about I see you?"

After finishing speaking, he would call Gu Ping.

Brother Zhuzi was so anxious that he covered his mouth with one hand and hugged his waist with the other.

Lin Qiao giggled, pulled Brother Zhuzi's hand away, and comforted, "Don't think about it, I won't find anyone else."

The two were looking at each other, Gu Ping shouted outside again, "My lord, someone wants to see you."

"Didn't you say you're gone?" What's going on with Gu Ping?A matchmaker can't handle it.

Gu Ping shouted anxiously outside, "You can't go in, my lord..."

Before he finished speaking, the door of the main room was pushed open with a creak, and a male voice shouted, "Xiaobai, Bai Shaoan."

It was Yan Ziqing!The two quickly let go of the hands they held together, left the bedroom, passed through the study, and looked at the main room through the screen.Standing in the middle of the room, wearing a fox fur, the man with a tall nose and handsome eyes is Yan Ziqing!

I haven't seen him for a long time, and this man became more and more energetic. Lin Qiao walked into the main room, sat down on the teacher's chair, and said with a dry smile, "Why is Master Yan here?"

Gu Ping was so anxious that he stammered and explained, "My lord, this person won't listen to persuasion, and he won't be able to stop him."

Lin Qiao waved his hands and said, "It's okay, this is Zhiguo Deputy Lieutenant Yanzi Qingyan. You go down!"

Seeing that these two people were really together, Yan Ziqing gritted his teeth with hatred.Seeing that their faces, clothes, and hands were covered in black ink, I thought to myself, I don't know what dirty things these two people did just now, so I said darkly, "Why, are you unhappy with me? I interrupted your trip. Is it an accident?"

"You..." Brother Zhuzi was about to step forward to argue.

Lin Qiao pressed Brother Zhuzi who was about to run away, and said with a dark face, "Yan Ziqing, if you come here to talk nonsense, get out."

At this time, Yan Ziqing also realized that what he just said was a bit too much, so he sat down on another grand master's chair, and found a step for himself, "What does that woman in red in the outer courtyard do?"

A woman in red?Lin Qiao guessed that Yan Ziqing was talking about the matchmaker, so she said, "An irrelevant person."

Seeing Yan Ziqing staring at him with burning eyes, he felt uncomfortable and said, "Why is Lord Yan here at this time? Is there something wrong?"

Yan Zi cleared his throat and said, "I wanted to come back with you, but I was delayed because of something in the army. Then I went back to Qingcheng, and I didn't come to you until now."

After finishing speaking, he looked around the main room, "Your place is unique, I'll just stay here for a few days! Famous sword..."

He called out, "Bring in my luggage."

Looking at Lin Qiao again, "Your bedroom is this way! Mingjian, put my luggage in the little white room."

How could this man become so brazen?

Lin Qiao hurriedly stopped her, "Small humble house, I'm afraid Young Master Yan won't get used to living there. If Young Master Yan doesn't mind, there is still a yard in my county, how about..."

Before he finished speaking, Yan Ziqing had already entered the study with the famous sword.

This person doesn't treat himself as an outsider too much!

At this time, a tall and thin man with only one arm came in, bowed to Lin Qiao, "Master Lin, thank you for saving my life."

This is Hu Feng?How did a man who was so strong before become so thin?

Lin Qiao quickly waved his hands and said, "You're welcome, please sit down."

Seeing him sitting down, he asked again, "Are you all back?"

Hu Feng nodded, "The Khitan people drove away, and Ziqing felt that his mind was over. And after Master Wan went to the capital to report on his duties, King Xian sent people to the army to win people over. Ziqing didn't like to get involved in these things, so he didn't want to wait any longer. down."

Yan Ziqing's utilitarianism is indeed not serious. He once said that a man should go to the battlefield to kill the enemy.What he valued was protecting his family and the country, unlike Chu Lingfeng, who valued making contributions.

After Yan Ziqing put away his things, he turned back and ordered Ming Jiandao, "Take out the tea leaves you brought."

Mingjian responded and went to the kitchen to find Mrs. Liu.

It is really rare for Lin Qiao to see such an invisible person.However, he, the host, did not do well. The guests have been here for a long time, but no one is serving tea.

Today Er Niu went to the county town to buy charcoal. Mrs. Liu rarely came to the inner courtyard except to clean up the house, and the second sister-in-law Gu would never come, and Liu Cai was still lying on the kang, and he was indeed serving tea and water. No one.

Mingjian quickly brought a long table, took out various utensils from a box, put a pot filled with water on the charcoal stove, took out a mortar, put tea leaves in it, and ground them.

After ten minutes of messing around, Lin Qiao finally drank tea.

The Yan family is worthy of being the richest man in Qingcheng, this tea tastes sweet and refreshing, it is really good.But it's all right, after the process of making tea, the thirsty person will probably die of thirst after waiting.Moreover, he prefers to drink tea made directly from the tea leaves, rather than this kind of matcha.

Yan Ziqing introduced, "This is Gu Zhu's purple bamboo shoot."

Lin Qiao had never heard of this before, so she gave a perfunctory "hmm".

When no response was received, Yan Ziqing's good heart suddenly became cold, and he stopped talking, and the scene became deserted for a while.

Seeing that the scene was a bit deserted, Lin Qiao thought to himself, it's best not to be able to bear it, and quickly leave with the bag.

In the end, Er Niu, who had gone home after shopping, broke the silence. Seeing Yan Ziqing and others in the main room, Er Niu hurried forward to salute.

Yan Ziqing asked in surprise, "Are you really following little... Lin Qiao back to Anyang?"

Er Niu said "hmm" and then stopped talking.

Yan Zi cleared his throat again and said, "I'm hungry."

Yan Ziqing couldn't be driven away like this, so Lin Qiao had no choice but to order Erniu to inform the second sister-in-law Gu to cook.

After lunch, Yan Ziqing said that he was too tired and needed to take a bath and change clothes before taking a lunch break.

Yan Ziqing occupied his room, so Lin Qiao had to go to brother Zhuzi's west room to rest.

But Yan Ziqing's sudden visit made Brother Zhu feel uneasy and looked at Lin Qiao from time to time.

Lin Qiao knew what he was afraid of, so he comforted him, "Brother, don't worry, I don't like him."

Brother Zhuzi smiled, and the two of them were next to each other again, reading a book.

Yan Ziqing said he wanted to live in the Lin family, so he really did.

Lin Qiao really didn't know what he was going to do in Anyang.But as long as he and brother Zhuzi were next to each other, this man would insist on getting closer, without saying a word, just standing aside like that, looking at them sideways.

The day was fine, they went hunting in the mountains, and Yan Ziqing followed.Lin Qiao couldn't help laughing when he saw that this man was wearing a beautiful forged long gown and a fox fur over it, walking through the bushes full of thorns. His trousers and the hem of the gown were ripped.

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